Himiko stood beside the good Doctor Ameena. The vain daddy's girl tapped her foot impatiently while waiting on her partner for the mission to make a decision for what kind of enemy they would be up against. Beside her was a Zoroark whose expression matched his owner's apathy towards being present for this kind of training.

"I've only heard of the normal Moltres. There's a Galarian version? How does that even work?"

In truth, Himiko didn't care enough. All that did matter was how painful this was going to be given the expectations of their superiors. Attempting to fight a Legendary Pokemon with only two people was what many Rockets in Kanto would call "spring cleaning". Maybe here, it was expected of them but Himiko wouldn't hold her breath for a chance to even think about success.

Maybe it was one of those stupid "you can't win" type of tests?

"Whatever. Load it up and let's get this over with."

She flicked her nails up to check up them after a quick touch up. Her eyes went to the Gardevior beside Ameena, her eyes entranced by its shiny color.

"You've got a lovely little friend there, haven't you?"

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In a royal burst of plume and smoke, toxic gas filling the arena while the two Rockets stood before their imposing challenge. Himiko tossed her hair back with a scoff, fetching a pokeball from her belt and twirling it around her fingers. After one rotation, the Kanton tossed out her Hisuan Zoroark, who landed in front of her, claws outstretched and ready to fight.

"I don't plan on it. Don't deny a girl like me a show." Himiko replied, assuming that the words were meant for her.

Why else would she?

The Gardevoir was first to launch the attack against the Moltres with an Alluring Voice directly after its mega evolution. Himiko found herself amused by it, as she felt a little showed up. One of these days, she'd have to get her hands on one of those bracelets. Kanto never had such an amazing toy for sale, for whatever the reason.

The Zoroark sunk into the shadows beneath its body, quickly vanishing from its view. After the Gardevoir's attack had found its mark, the Zoroark popped up beside the legendary and swung its claws at the darkened avian using SHADOW SNEAK.

The news of a shared interest had graced Himiko's ears as a smile anchored itself to her lips.

"Likewise in Kanto. Although I used to work as a black market operator in Kanto, I collected shiny pokemon as well. I had many before they were confiscated, enough to fill up a small plot of land, perhaps. My pride and joy was my Purugly, when I had her still. I love them all, even the more unflattering ones. Although I've always wanted a shiny Obstagoon from Galar~."

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- Himiko chooses ATTACK

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"It would make sense. Hoenn is some distance away from the Galar region. I'm sure you can feel a bit homesick at times. Happens to the best of us."

Himiko wouldn't chide her on such things. She missed Kanto with all of her heart, wanting nothing more than to fly back home after being welcomed back and retiring to her grandmother's old shrine, where she could just live out the rest of her days in peace. While idyllic, there was a high chance that the shrine had fully been sold, demolished, or left to rot. As much as Himiko desired to, she knew in the back of her mind that such hopes were far too outlandish.

But to her surprise, Ameena actually invited her to Galar, had she ever the chance to go there again in the coming year. Excitement flooded into her body behind the stoic, somewhat annoyed resting face. She was sheltered, yes, but the eviction to Hoenn had really made the woman curious about what all the other regions were like. Galar was known for its curry, and she had a desire to see if they could true Kanton cuisine.

"A little vacation with you would be delightful~ A safari for shiny Pokemon with such a ravishing mind by my side would be nothing but heaven. I'll be a good little companion for your travels. I'm sure I can cover some of the expenses as well, I'm not a mooch, after all."

Oh, right, they were in the middle of simulation. Whatever was going on.

The Moltres used PROTECT against their attacks as if they were nothing. Large, darkened wings that covered its body wholesale as the two were left to come up with a new direction to attack here. Onna surrounded itself in unregulated hatred as it sent the energy barreling towards the Moltres, as they continued the fight.

"Tell me, what's the best part about Galar? It's where dynamax energy started, wasn't it?"

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- Himiko chooses ATTACK

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Well that was rather painless enough. The battle continued on until the Admin had allowed both to walk out and encourage them to seek out another Beast in order to properly become acquainted with battlefield tactics and more. Himiko would keep it in mind, not wanting to take up more of her time than necessary.

Quite the summary of Galar came from Ameena. Such malice in those words that it almost made Himiko a bit sympathetic. Their circumstances weren't exactly lined up one hundred percent, but she could at least feel for a woman who had left her homeland, likely under the same circumstances to her knowledge.

"Medeival in every bit of society, hm?" Himiko joked, "The castles must not have given it away."

They walked out of their challenge as Himiko listened to Ameena. She recalled Onna back into her Pokeball and continued on.

"I'll just have to see it for myself to make that judgement. The more spicy the dish, the better it is for my palette. So I'll gladly take on your hottest dish if only to show the ability that only the Kanton diet can provide."

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